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NARM 2013 - Northern Africa Regional Meeting

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:42:29 +0100

NARM 2013− Northern Africa Regional Meeting

Host: Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State. Nigeria

Theme: The role of forest in storing carbon, contributions of forestry students

Period: 27th May – 1^st June, 2013

Participation fee: $67 (Covers for hotel accommodation, feeding and conference materials)

The meeting will involve the invitation of professionals and government expert in forestry to talk on the topics related to forestry and environmental issues.

Also, we will experience forest in two ecological zones in Nigeria an also visitation to world acclaimed Obudu cattle ranch which is also known as Obudu mountain resort close to the Cameroon Border in the North Eastern part of Cross River State of Nigeria for tourist and it’s full of natural beauty.

There will be quiz and debate competition on forest and environmental issues between each participating LCs/Universities.

The international night will involve presentation of award to winners in the competitions and there will be a life performance from the Benue State cultural Troup(s) and display of Africa culture from each participating countries and States within Nigeria.

Participants will be highly welcome from other part of the World to be part of Africa.

Registration still on till MAY 3^rd, 2013

For further details about NARM 2013 and registration procedures: Please contact:

Olamide Akomolafe Nanen Gangese

Northern Africa Regional Representative Chairman LOC

Email: Olamide.ifsa@gmail.com Email: hintnannie@gmail.com

Phone contacts: +2348062398628 Phone contact: +2347039239676

+2348083849271

FACEBOOK: IFSA NARM 2013

TWITTER: @IFSANARM2013

41st International Forestry Students’ Symposium – IFSS Spain

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:42:18 +0100

The 41^st International Forestry Students’ Symposium will be celebrated in Spain from the 1^st to the 15^th August 2013.

We will be visiting the following cities in Spain: Madrid, Pontevedra, Leon, Jaca and Valencia

The International Forestry Students’ Symposium is the biggest IFSA event and takes place in a different country every year for two weeks. The IFSS brings together more than a hundred students from all over the world. The Symposium gives the opportunity for students to exchange ideas and share interests through different forestry related activities.

International scientific camp for students of forestry

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:23:35 +0100

International scientific camp for students of forestry

ForseenPOMERANIA Camp 2013

Poznań University of Life Sciences would like to invite students from all over the world to participate in the last edition of international scientific camp supporting completing of ForseenPOMERANIA project, supported by Interreg IVA. The camp will take place in Drawno Forest District (north-west Poland).

Aim: Participation in project: “Development of trans-border decision support system for remote and model assessment of forest dendromass in Pomerania Region”.

For who: The participants of the scientific camp can be forestry students or other faculties that are interested in research carried out in polish forests.

Range of the works: trees measurements and biomass estimation on the sample plots of Scots Pine stands (Pinus sylvestris L.) using the new technologies such as e.g. GIS, GPS measurements, terrestrial laser scanning, hemispherical photography etc. Possible tree cutting with a chain saw under instructor supervision.

The place: Drawno situated is on the Drawskie Lakeland – in the heart of Drawska Forest – the northern-west part of Poland. Geographic coordinates: 53°13'11"N, 15°45'32"E. The nearest places: Szczecin (airport) – 100 km, Poznań (airport) – 170 km, Berlin (airport) – 230 km.

Dates: there are four terms of the camp: 05-11.08.2013 (7 days), 12-18.08.2013 (7 days), 09-15.09.2013 (7 days) and 16-22.09.2013 (7 days).

Accommodation and meals: the organizers provide free accommodation and free half board which consists of breakfasts and dinners.

Costs: the participation in the camp is free, participants need to take care about the travel costs and insurance. The organizers don’t refund travel costs of participants, except provide of transportation from Poznań (upon earlier agreement).

Insurance: every participant is obliged to have valid health insurance that is valid in Poland for all stay period during the camp. The Organizers don’t refund costs of this insurance.

Attractions: evening meetings (bonfire) with participants from various countries; visiting Drawieński National Park; attractive neighborhood with beauties of polish nature: rivers, lakes and forests; canoeing; workshops (especially GIS workshops) and more.

Registration: Registration is required. Please, send the registration form using the link below by 28th of February, 2013:

Registration form

Number of participants is limited!

For more information please call to Mr. Kamil Kondracki: +48 667 964 576 or write an e-mail on pomerania.poznan@gmail.com

Or visit:

http://www.up.poznan.pl/pomerania/eng

http://www.facebook.com/forseenpomeraniacamp